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1. How can I apply for County jobs?

All Linn County jobs require completion of an online Linn County Employment Application. Applications can be completed on any computer with Internet access or at the computer kiosk in the Human Resources Department on the First Floor of the Linn County Jean Oxley Public Service Center located at 935 Second Street SW in Cedar Rapids.

2. How long can I expect to wait to be contacted after submitting an application?

The selection process takes a minimum of two to three weeks from the final position closing date. Some hiring supervisors may take several weeks to select applicants for interviews.

3. How will I find out if my application has been selected for an interview?

Those selected for interviews will be contacted by the hiring supervisor.

4. If I submit a resume, will your office contact me when a job becomes available that I am qualified for?

All Linn County jobs require completion of an online Linn County Employment Application. If you wish to submit a cover letter and resume in addition to the application, you may do so. You will not be contacted if you submit a cover letter and/or resume only. Applications are accepted for a 10 calendar-day period when a job becomes available. If a position becomes available later that you are interested in, you will be required to resubmit your online application for the new position. Information that you have entered in your master profile will be saved and available for future use. 

You may also use the Job Interest Card to receive email notifications when positions become available in the job categories that are of interest to you. 

5. Where can I apply for City of Cedar Rapids jobs?

Linn County is different from The City of Cedar Rapids.  The City of CR posts current job openings on their website at www.cedar-rapids.org.  For more information, contact the City of Cedar Rapids Human Resources Department at 319-286-5000.

6. How can I find out about County jobs?

Newspaper Advertisements 

Refer to the Cedar Rapids Gazette's Classified Ads Section on Sundays for Linn County job openings. Multiple jobs are listed as a display ad under the Municipal/Government category and individual jobs are categorized according to the type of job. For example, a Social Worker would be listed under the Human Services category and a Clerk Typist would be listed under the Clerical category. Linn County jobs may also be posted on the Corridor Careers website at www.CorridorCareers.com. 

Internet 

Visit Linn County's home page for more information about County government and to access the online application process for Linn County jobs at www.linncounty.org. Click "Job Opportunities" to apply online and to view descriptions of current job openings. For more information, please contact the Human Resources Department during normal business hours (Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.) at 319-892-5120. 

Bulletin Board Postings 

All County jobs are posted on a bulletin board located outside of the Jean Oxley Linn County Public Service Center at 935 Second Street SW in Cedar Rapids. In addition, all County jobs are posted at various agencies, colleges, libraries, etc., in and around the Cedar Rapids area. The Iowa DES Workforce Center also receives and posts all Linn County jobs in their office and on an internet website.

7. Where do I file for unemployment benefits?

The fastest, most efficient way to apply for benefits (file your initial claim) is online. The Internet filing option is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Please visit www.iowaworkforce.org for more information. If you need assistance filing your unemployment claim, you may visit your local Workforce Development Center. The Cedar Rapids Workforce Development Center (Iowa Works) is located at 4444 First Avenue NE, Suite 436 in Cedar Rapids (the Lower Level of Lindale Mall). You may contact the center by phone at 319-365-9474.

8. What is the contact information for the Department of Human Services (DHS)?

For more information on DHS issues please contact the DHS Office at 319-892-6700 or by email at [email protected].